Chocolate Ganache made with evaporated milk

Fudgy Brownies are good without frosting but for an extra special treat I topped them with a layer of creamy chocolate ganacehe. However, instead of using heavy cream (I had none on hand), I used evaporated milk and it worked just like the cream! Growing up on a farm, we learned to use replacements and this blog contains a  Mixes and More section (listed in the heading above) that includes substitutions along with homemade mixes.

Creamy Chocolate Ganache (above) spread over 

Fudgy Brownies (below). 

Chocolate Ganache made with evaporated milk

1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet) 

1/3 cup evaporated milk 

1/3 cup butter

1. Place chocolate chips into a small bowl. 
2. In a microwave safe measuring cup, heat evaporated milk in 30 second intervals until it comes to a boil. 
3. Add this hot milk to the chocolate chips and cover with plastic wrap; let set for 30 seconds and then stir. 
4. Add butter and stir until everything has dissolved completely. Let cool until spreading consistency is achieved.